The government intends to promote renewable energy investment with R9 billion in tax relief To alleviate the consequences of escalating blackouts, South Africa’s 2023 Budget features R9-billion in tax breaks to incentivise investments in renewable energy, such as rooftop solar, for businesses and households. The National Treasury declared that it
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The Municipal Tap Water quality is rapidly deteriorating and is now a risk to your health
Earlier this year an article appeared in the Herald, investigating the murky water that was coming out of the taps in parts of Nelson Mandela Bay. The residents are frustrated with the quality of water that is coming out of their taps. Not happy with “tap water that looks like
Announcing the Win It Forward Competition Winner
You’ve probably heard of Pay it Forward – when someone does something for you, instead of paying that person back directly, you pass it on to another person instead. We took this a step further with our WIN IT FORWARD GIVEAWAY – The idea allowed people to enter the Giveaway
School Project on Green Overall – Water and Energy Conservation for the Future
Frans from Green Overall, our intrepid leader, who is passionate about helping people save water and energy, was interviewed for a school project recently. The school student, Lana Du Preez, certainly picked a subject that is pertinent to the future of this planet. Saving water and energy. Currently our planet
Eastern Cape Day Zero looms during COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis updates have hogged the news and our full attention. Meanwhile, our water situation is steadily becoming increasingly dire. It has been projected that Nelson Mandela Bay will be without water in about six months. The main dams have dropped to new lows with some reports speculating that
Makhanda Dams Run Dry
Now is the Time to Invest in a Rainwater Harvesting System and Water TankTOWN DAMS RUN DRYDue to the continuous Drought conditions, it is with regret that the Municipality has to inform residents that we have reached the point where we can no longer extract water from either Howieson’s Poort
Is Makhanda the “canary in the mine” for our national water crisis?
In the old days, coal miners would carry canaries into the mine as an advance warning of danger (the presence of dangerous gasses). If the bird died then it was time to evacuate to safety. With Makhanda, formally known as Grahamstown, in the grip of a water crisis caused by
Adapting to the Water Shortage in South Africa
Adapting to the Water Shortage in South Africa – Start Harvesting Water at Home With winter approaching, South Africans, especially those in drought-stricken areas, are hoping for an above average rainfall. While some areas have an abundance of water, some provinces are struggling to adapt to heavier restrictions and water shortages.
Water Emergency – Measure and Save Water Responsibly
South Africa is experiencing a water crisis that should not be ignored. Every household can do their bit to SAVE WATER. With Green Overall’s proven systems you can save a considerable amount of water every month.GREYWATER SYSTEMGrey water is defined as water from baths, showers, hand basins and clothes washing
How to take the stain out of your irrigation system
A common problem with irrigation systems that use underground borehole and well point water, is the presence of nuisance elements such as Iron and Manganese. These elements are non-hazardous, but chemically similar and frequently cause problems such as staining and blocking of pipelines.What causes this staining?When water is pumped from